Orchard
Wright's Farm
U-pick apples and cherries in Gardiner, New York
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Pick your own apples starts 5 September and runs until the end of October.”
Source: eatapples.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Cherry picking is by the pound.”
Source: eatapples.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Our pick your own orchard opens daily through the fall harvest — no reservation required,”
Source: eatapples.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Empire — the variety we use in our pies; mid-September to mid-October”
“Cameo — sweet and tart blend; mid-September to mid-October”
Source: eatapples.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Cortland — late September through end of season”
Source: eatapples.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Whether you're coming for apple picking season, a fresh-baked pie from the bakery,”
Source: eatapples.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Open daily during the bloom season, 8am–6pm.”
“Pick your own cherries from mid-June until early July, seven days a week, 10am–5pm — open daily rain or shine.”
Source: eatapples.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Arriving before 11:00 AM is the best way to beat the crowds, especially on fall weekends.”
Source: eatapples.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Pricing: Ages 10+ $22 (includes one adult bag, approx. 1 peck / 10 lbs) · Ages 5–9 $12 (½ peck / 5 lbs) · Ages 4 & under free.”
Source: eatapples.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Entry is $10 per person (ages 2+), children under 2 free.”
Source: eatapples.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Everyone pays $20 for access and receives a 1-peck bag of apples.”
“Children pay $10 for a half-peck bag.”
Source: eatapples.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Bags are provided, picking maps are at the gate, and our staff are on hand to point you”
“No reservations required — just show up and pick.”
“Additional bags are available for purchase before entering the orchard.”
“Please use only farm-provided bags.”
Source: eatapples.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Please remember to stock up on waters and snacks before entering the orchard — dogs get lots of exercise on the farm and need to keep hydrated.”
“Additional bags are available for purchase if you want more apples.”
Source: eatapples.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Admission includes free parking and access to our entire 453-acre farm — scenic rolling hills, hiking and biking trails, and picnic areas.”
Source: eatapples.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“From apple cider donuts warm out of the fryer to house-made jams, pies, and local honey,”
Source: eatapples.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples · Sep–Oct
- Cherries
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick | September–October“September and runs until the end of October” | – | |
| Cherries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical New York seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Cherries: June–July. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: July–November. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 699 State Rte 208, Gardiner, NY 12525Ulster County
Besides picking
- Bakery
- Cider donuts
- Picnic area
Wright's Farm: questions
Does Wright's Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Pick your own apples runs from 5th September through to the end of October, rain or shine, 9am–5:30pm (orchard entrance closes at 4:30pm)."
When can you pick apples at Wright's Farm?
September–October, in the farm's words "September and runs until the end of October", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.